Cycle 2 “Devil in the Sand” (issues 6-9)
In this story…
• We learn the secret history of Las Vegas, before it became the Vegas we know today (hint: vampires are involved).
• We meet the organization of vampire hunters that has been operating behind the scenes of history for centuries.
• We see how the descendents of the “House of Book” continue to seek revenge on Skinner Sweet.
• We meet a new character who carries a heavy burden and will play a major role in the future of the American Vampire universe.

When designing the cover for AMERICAN VAMPIRE #6, we wanted something really bold, to announce the new cycle, but we also wanted to be consistent with the feel of the covers that came before. It was a tough job - but as always, Rafa was an incredible trooper, and produced a number of great sketches and ideas. The first two he did were more abstract, more graphic. The first I loved (but was a little too noir-ish), and the 2nd I loved even more.

Scott Snyder, creator of AMERICAN VAMPIRE took some time to tell us what it was like to write the first page of the last issue of the first arc. Here's what he has to say,
While working on this final issue of the first arc with a big climax, I wanted to get everything just right.

Over the years the Vertigo imprint has produced smart, shocking and critically acclaimed series such as The Sandman, Preacher, Y: The Last Man, Hellblazer and Fables, to name a few. Now, Vertigo’s latest ongoings are poised to join those legendary ranks.